Tree-of-heaven is a spotted lanternfly magnet. Here’s why you shouldn’t just cut it down

The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.

Pennsylvania sues Snapchat over claims app is addictive, harmful to kids

Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday has sued Snap, Inc., claiming Snapchat fails to protect minors from app addiction and misleads parents about adult content to secure a 13+ app store rating.

Philadelphia weather: Tuesday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast. 

Pennsylvania confirms first measles-related deaths in 35 years

Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. 

Truck stuck in mud after dumping hundreds of tires in Fairmount Park

Investigators are searching for the renters of a U-Haul box truck that became stuck in the mud and abandoned after illegally dumping hundreds of tires in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Monday.

Police identify man killed in Upper Pottsgrove officer-involved shooting

Family members have identified the 22-year-old man shot and killed by an Upper Pottsgrove Township police officer early Sunday morning as Glenwood "Bubba" Pysher.

Philadelphia weather: Monday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast.

North Carolina man gets over 15 years for Philadelphia murder-for-hire plot

A North Carolina man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison Monday for attempting to pay an individual to kill two people residing in the Philadelphia area.

Lower Merion school board member charged with theft from Bala Cynwyd company

A member of the Lower Merion School Board has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after authorities say she stole more than $50,000 from her former employer in Bala Cynwyd.

Juveniles arrested for throwing debris, damaging 17 vehicles on Chester County highway

Pennsylvania State Police have arrested two juveniles in connection with a dangerous string of incidents involving large rocks, logs, and sticks being hurled at moving vehicles in Chester County.

Hit-and-run driver sought after man killed in North Philadelphia

Police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left a 38-year-old man dead on Sunday evening.

SEPTA bus route changes: What riders need to know for Monday

SEPTA rolled out Phase 1 of its first full-scale bus system overhaul in 63 years Sunday, bringing permanent route cuts, new corridors and schedule changes to Philadelphia-area commuters.

Violent weekend in Philadelphia leaves 2 dead, 2 more injured overnight

Philadelphia police are investigating a string of violent incidents that occurred between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, resulting in two deaths and two injuries across the city.

Fatal officer-involved shooting under investigation after attempted break-in call in Montco

A late-night response to a suspected break-in turned deadly early Sunday morning when officials say Upper Pottsgrove Township police fatally shot a man outside a residence.